OMG!!! Are you F***ing me!!! UPDATED W/ PICS
03-16-2007, 08:25 PM
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OMG is right!! So sorry to hear about your car - that just sucks. At least the jackass at the Starbucks with the pickup never actually hit me. Remember, you're ok - your car can and will be fixed.
Good luck.
Good luck.
03-16-2007, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Troy R
...I've also called the Oregon Liquor Control Commission to start things going on the bar that served him. It's surreal. I saw the whole thing from 15' away. ....
That does suck. I'm sorry your car is smashed and I hope the guy is convicted and pays for everything.
But I disagree with you about the bar. The only guy responsible for this accident is the guy driving the pickup truck. Not you, not me, and not the bar owner. I don't think you should compound the harm from this by dragging a small businessman into it.
Just my opinion.
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03-16-2007, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by carpundit
That does suck. I'm sorry your car is smashed and I hope the guy is convicted and pays for everything.
But I disagree with you about the bar. The only guy responsible for this accident is the guy driving the pickup truck. Not you, not me, and not the bar owner. I don't think you should compound the harm from this by dragging a small businessman into it.
Just my opinion.
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But I disagree with you about the bar. The only guy responsible for this accident is the guy driving the pickup truck. Not you, not me, and not the bar owner. I don't think you should compound the harm from this by dragging a small businessman into it.
Just my opinion.
CP
The guy could have told the bar owner he was walking home, etc. The DUI hit and run guy is to blame here!
PS--Good going remembering the plate number!
03-16-2007, 10:22 PM
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Cdodkin - thanks - that did make me chuckle a bit. Scary that a bullet hit your car though. Not a whole lot you can do for that.
I just found out the guy does have insurance. His father called my insurance company back and gave them the policy info. Apparently they just got him the insurance last week after his 1st DUI, and in fact they don't even have the policy paperwork through the mail yet.
He'll be in jail at least through the weekend.
I just found out the guy does have insurance. His father called my insurance company back and gave them the policy info. Apparently they just got him the insurance last week after his 1st DUI, and in fact they don't even have the policy paperwork through the mail yet.
He'll be in jail at least through the weekend.
03-16-2007, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by carpundit
But I disagree with you about the bar. The only guy responsible for this accident is the guy driving the pickup truck. Not you, not me, and not the bar owner. I don't think you should compound the harm from this by dragging a small businessman into it.
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I totally understand your opinion here, and I understand the small business. I'm a sole-proprietor in an office of one. But this bar next door deals meth out the front door and there are drunks in and out constantly, and I mean every single day. I was working late one night and heard something on my door - opened it up and there are 5 guys there, one of them pissing on my door. And then the meth, no, I have not actually seen it, but the bar's mgr told me him and his wife got busted two years ago for manuf and distribution of meth in their old bar, and there are cars that come several times a day for 5 mins, in and out, never turn car off. The owner is the parent of the bar mgr and if she doesn't know what's going on there then she is a complete idiot.
On top of that, the guy had a DUI one week ago, was a regular at this joint, and they damn well knew that he had a DUI. People like to talk. His truck was easily visible through the window/door of the bar, and the bartender even stated that yeah, he was back and forth with his truck. So, this isn't an ordinary bar situation. If that were the case, I wouldn't bring it up, but man, if you guys could only see the things that go on over there. I'm a patient and tolerant person, but this was just too much.
03-16-2007, 11:11 PM
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Very sorry to read your story Troy. Sounds like a real piece of work.
Hopefully he'll get a good corn-holeing in jail this weekend.
Hopefully he'll get a good corn-holeing in jail this weekend.
03-16-2007, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Coochas
Hopefully he'll get a good corn-holeing in jail this weekend.
Troy, I feel your pain. Someone destroyed the drivers side fender of my last car and then took off. At least you won't need the bumper plugs anymore...
03-16-2007, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Troy R
I totally understand your opinion here, and I understand the small business. I'm a sole-proprietor in an office of one. But this bar next door deals meth out the front door and there are drunks in and out constantly, and I mean every single day. I was working late one night and heard something on my door - opened it up and there are 5 guys there, one of them pissing on my door. And then the meth, no, I have not actually seen it, but the bar's mgr told me him and his wife got busted two years ago for manuf and distribution of meth in their old bar, and there are cars that come several times a day for 5 mins, in and out, never turn car off. The owner is the parent of the bar mgr and if she doesn't know what's going on there then she is a complete idiot.
On top of that, the guy had a DUI one week ago, was a regular at this joint, and they damn well knew that he had a DUI. People like to talk. His truck was easily visible through the window/door of the bar, and the bartender even stated that yeah, he was back and forth with his truck. So, this isn't an ordinary bar situation. If that were the case, I wouldn't bring it up, but man, if you guys could only see the things that go on over there. I'm a patient and tolerant person, but this was just too much.
On top of that, the guy had a DUI one week ago, was a regular at this joint, and they damn well knew that he had a DUI. People like to talk. His truck was easily visible through the window/door of the bar, and the bartender even stated that yeah, he was back and forth with his truck. So, this isn't an ordinary bar situation. If that were the case, I wouldn't bring it up, but man, if you guys could only see the things that go on over there. I'm a patient and tolerant person, but this was just too much.
03-17-2007, 12:22 AM
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Troy - I read through the first half of your post and I literally started to hyperventilate. I had to get up and go outside for a minute then come back and read the remainder of the post. That really makes me sick to my stomach! I know how I felt when I got my dent courtesy of the dealership. I figure that is the only free thing I’ll ever get from the dealer.
I am really feeling bad for you! I must say that you seem to be handling it very well though. Hang in there.
Maybe Eric can make you an oversized bumper plug to cover the whole front end so no one will even notice the dents.
Oh, and one more thing…. come on, post up the @&^#*$% pics!
Please know that I am not making fun of your situation. I have always found that a little humor and a good chuckle helps at times like this. Good luck with the repairs and keep us posted!
I am really feeling bad for you! I must say that you seem to be handling it very well though. Hang in there.
Maybe Eric can make you an oversized bumper plug to cover the whole front end so no one will even notice the dents.
Oh, and one more thing…. come on, post up the @&^#*$% pics!
Please know that I am not making fun of your situation. I have always found that a little humor and a good chuckle helps at times like this. Good luck with the repairs and keep us posted!
